NINE candidates yesterday successfully filed their nominations for the Chawama constituency by-election slated for January 15, 2026. The candidates who successfully filed their nominations include Morgan Muunda (UPND), Bright Nundwe (FDD), Davison Mulenga (Citizens First), Ntazana Musukuma (Leadership Movement), Mohammad Mutete (New Congress Party) and James Phiri (National Democratic Congress). The race will also feature three independent candidates, who include Alfred Mageza, George Mwenya and Elijah Siatwaambo. The Chawama by-election was necessitated after Speaker of the National Assembly Nelly Mutti declared the seat vacant following the continued absence of then-area MP Tasila Lungu, who was mourning her late father, former president Edgar Lungu. The polls are set to take place on January 15, 2026....

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